Early Life
Sullivan was born in Cork, Ireland, on May 7, 1904, to Stephen and Margaret (Fouhy) O'Sullivan. He attended public school, but abandoned his education during high school. The O'Sullivans emigrated to the United States in 1925, where the family changed the last name (believing "Sullivan" sounded "more American") and settled in New York City. Sullivan became a naturalized citizen in 1932. In 1930, Sullivan married the former Kathleen Connaire. The couple had five children.
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